Spicy Greek Feta Cheese Dip (Printable)

Creamy feta whipped with spicy peppers and Greek yogurt for a zesty 10-minute mezze dip.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 7 oz feta cheese, crumbled
02 - 3.5 oz Greek yogurt, full-fat preferred

→ Vegetables & Peppers

03 - 1 medium red chili pepper, deseeded and finely chopped
04 - 1 small garlic clove, minced

→ Pantry

05 - 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
06 - 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
07 - ½ tsp dried oregano
08 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Garnish

09 - Extra olive oil for drizzling
10 - Crushed red pepper flakes
11 - Chopped fresh parsley

# How to Make It:

01 - Place crumbled feta, chopped chili pepper, minced garlic, and Greek yogurt in a medium bowl.
02 - Mash ingredients with a fork or pulse in a food processor until creamy but slightly chunky.
03 - Add olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly. Taste and adjust seasoning or heat level as desired.
04 - Transfer to serving bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with red pepper flakes and fresh parsley if using.
05 - Serve immediately with warm pita bread, fresh vegetables, or as part of a mezze platter.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in literally ten minutes but tastes like something that simmered for hours
  • The heat level is completely yours to control, making it perfect for everyone at the table
  • Keeps beautifully in the fridge, so you can pull it out for surprise guests or midnight snacks
02 -
  • The dip actually benefits from sitting for 15 20 minutes before serving, letting all those flavors really get to know each other
  • Room temperature ingredients blend so much better than cold ones straight from the fridge, so plan accordingly
03 -
  • If your feta seems too salty, give it a quick rinse under cold water and pat dry before using
  • Use the back of your spoon to create swirls in the dip, those little pools collect olive oil and look gorgeous on the table

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